Bond movie ranking (Simple list, no details)

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  • Posts: 16,168
    Birdleson wrote: »
    I couldn't see any other actress finding that perfect balance. Obviously the dubbing works to her advantage, so, without hearing it sans dubbing, it is hard to judge Ursula fairly. But on screen as presented we have the perfect Bond Girl.
    Well said!
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    I couldn't see any other actress finding that perfect balance. Obviously the dubbing works to her advantage, so, without hearing it sans dubbing, it is hard to judge Ursula fairly. But on screen as presented we have the perfect Bond Girl.

    We really agree on this.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    AVTAK
    GE
    OHMSS
    DAF
    YOLT
    TMWTGG
    MR
    TLD
    TWINE
    TB

    my Top 10
    now guess....
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    it's not my best film top 10, hence I said "now guess" ;)
  • AVTAK
    GE
    OHMSS
    DAF
    YOLT
    TMWTGG
    MR
    TLD
    TWINE
    TB

    my Top 10
    now guess....

    If you flipped TLD for LTK, swapped out my 3 bottommost Bonds (DAF, TMWTGG, MR) for 3 others, and rearranged the order, that is actually my Top 10.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,399
    I really need to update my ranking.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    Ok...

    That is my Bond ranking after Bond themes :)
  • Hmm. Not bad. Not bad at all. Though your Lulu love disturbs me...
  • GBFGBF
    Posts: 3,197
    Ok...

    That is my Bond ranking after Bond themes :)

    Would have guessed that TLD was higher in your ranking since it is a bit similar to AVTAK....
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    Some changes:

    1/2. Casino Royale, Skyfall
    3. Goldeneye
    4. Goldfinger
    5. Spectre
    6. From Russia With Love
    7. The Spy Who Loved Me
    8. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    9. Quantum of Solace
    10. The Living Daylights
    11. Live and Let Die
    12. Dr. No
    13. The World is Not Enough (+1)
    14. Thunderball (-1)
    15. Tomorrow Never Dies (+1)
    16. Moonraker (-1)
    17. Octopussy
    18. License to Kill
    19. A View to a Kill
    20. You Only Live Twice
    21. For Your Eyes Only
    22. Die Another Day
    23. The Man With the Golden Gun
    24. Diamonds are Forever
  • w2bondw2bond is indeed a very rare breed
    Posts: 2,252
    My list so far 2016

    1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    2. From Russia with Love
    3. Casino Royale
    4. Dr No
    5. Octopussy

    6. Moonraker
    7. The Spy Who Loved Me
    8. Diamonds Are Forever
    9. Licence to Kill

    10. The Man With The Golden Gun
    11. A View To A Kill

    12. Skyfall
    13. Thunderball

    14. Quantum of Solace
    15. The World is Not Enough

    Observations
    - For the first time in a few years, Dr No breaks into the untouchable top 7 (the other two, TLD & GE, I have yet to watch)
    - Octopussy falls due to the poor location work and cinematography
    - Dr No has steadily risen over the years
    - Diamonds Are Forever is slowly falling (not because I like it less, but because other entries are rising
    - Licence to Kill, AVTAK and TWINE are steadily falling for different reasons.



  • suavejmfsuavejmf Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
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    Or TND or DAD or SF or SP. Arguing over nothing.

    The parts that are the most "Greatest Hits" don't impact the story anyway. That opening car chase, while irksome to some, doesn't greatly decide the course of the narrative. It's a throwaway couple minutes of fun and intended as such. Let your hair down once in a while.

    But the story isn't very good....more (yawn) satellites in space partly ripped from DAF. The 006 arc is interesting as is Onnatop. But the script is simply an excuse for some set pieces....unlike stronger entries in the series (that combine story with action as a secondary point and not the other way around). GE isn't original it's greatest hits all round and mediocre.
  • edited November 2016 Posts: 11,189
    suavejmf wrote: »
    Or TND or DAD or SF or SP. Arguing over nothing.

    The parts that are the most "Greatest Hits" don't impact the story anyway. That opening car chase, while irksome to some, doesn't greatly decide the course of the narrative. It's a throwaway couple minutes of fun and intended as such. Let your hair down once in a while.

    But the story isn't very good....more (yawn) satellites in space partly ripped from DAF. The 006 arc is interesting as is Onnatop. But the script is simply an excuse for some set pieces....unlike stronger entries in the series (that combine story with action as a secondary point and not the other way around). GE isn't original it's greatest hits all round and mediocre.

    To be fair I think action often takes centre stage over plot - even in the better Bond entries. Much of the second half of OHMSS is action for example.

    Also, I was watching TLD yesterday. The action in that film is a lot more memorable and entertaining than the overall smuggling plot, which is rather average and not as compelling as the likes of FRWL or even FYEO.

    I do get what you mean though. GoldenEye's plot is rather messy.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    BAIN123 wrote: »
    To be fair I think action often takes centre stage over plot - even in the better Bond entries. Much of the second half of OHMSS is action for example.


    Action belongs in Bond, and the action in OHMSS is really classy.
  • Posts: 11,189
    BAIN123 wrote: »
    To be fair I think action often takes centre stage over plot - even in the better Bond entries. Much of the second half of OHMSS is action for example.


    Action belongs in Bond, and the action in OHMSS is really classy.

    It does and yes it is.
  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
    Posts: 118
    Really hard for me to make a list, but I think I have my top 6 down.

    1. Goldeneye
    2. Casino Royale
    3. Goldfinger
    4. On Her Majestys Secret Service
    5. The Spy Who Loved Me
    6. The Living Daylights
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    Posts: 23,883
    Nice list. Most of the heavy hitters are on there and there's a neat blend of most of the actors.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    I try to keep all six in my top 10.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    jake24 wrote: »
    I try to keep all six in my top 10.
    Me too, and it's not because I planned it. They've all had at least one phenomenal film imho.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
    Posts: 10,591
    Indeed they have.
  • jake24jake24 Sitting at your desk, kissing your lover, eating supper with your familyModerator
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    Certainly not to fill an agenda. All six very much make the cut. Each had at least one near-perfect film, IMO.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    There was a point I had all six, but TLD has dropped dramatically.

    I'm experiencing something similar, but with LTK. It seems more and more like QoS, and that's not a good thing as far as I'm concerned. TLD on the other hand, is firmly in my top 10. There are plenty of problems with TLD, but I still manage to enjoy it from start to finish.
  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    That is a very standard list, you won't get much controversy there. We share four of our Top Five.
    Are you talking about my list?

  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
    Posts: 118
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Yes.
    You want more controversy? Haha. Whats your top 6?
  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
    Posts: 118
    Birdleson wrote: »
    There was a point I had all six, but TLD has dropped dramatically.

    I'm experiencing something similar, but with LTK. It seems more and more like QoS, and that's not a good thing as far as I'm concerned. TLD on the other hand, is firmly in my top 10. There are plenty of problems with TLD, but I still manage to enjoy it from start to finish.
    The third act of TLD can be very hard to get through, but I think the rest of the movie is excellent!

  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
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    bondjames wrote: »
    Nice list. Most of the heavy hitters are on there and there's a neat blend of most of the actors.
    Yeah that turned out to be a nice coincidence. I didnt set out to pick one from each actor.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,399
    Gumbold wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    There was a point I had all six, but TLD has dropped dramatically.

    I'm experiencing something similar, but with LTK. It seems more and more like QoS, and that's not a good thing as far as I'm concerned. TLD on the other hand, is firmly in my top 10. There are plenty of problems with TLD, but I still manage to enjoy it from start to finish.
    The third act of TLD can be very hard to get through, but I think the rest of the movie is excellent!

    I like the third act in a kind of "kick back and let it unfold" kind of way. The cinematography is amazing and the score is lush. They definitely could have cut a lot out, but it never really bothers me too much.
  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
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    Gumbold wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    There was a point I had all six, but TLD has dropped dramatically.

    I'm experiencing something similar, but with LTK. It seems more and more like QoS, and that's not a good thing as far as I'm concerned. TLD on the other hand, is firmly in my top 10. There are plenty of problems with TLD, but I still manage to enjoy it from start to finish.
    The third act of TLD can be very hard to get through, but I think the rest of the movie is excellent!

    I like the third act in a kind of "kick back and let it unfold" kind of way. The cinematography is amazing and the score is lush. They definitely could have cut a lot out, but it never really bothers me too much.
    Ah, John Barry is absolutely on FIRE in TLD! Quite possibly my favorite score
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
    Posts: 7,134
    My top 6:

    1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    2. The Living Daylights
    3. From Russia with Love
    4. GoldenEye
    5. Licence to Kill
    6. Casino Royale
  • GumboldGumbold Atlantis
    Posts: 118
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Gumbold wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Yes.
    You want more controversy? Haha. Whats your top 6?

    1. GOLDFINGER
    2. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
    3. ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
    4. CASINO ROYALE
    5. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
    6. DR. NO
    3 out of 6 Connery hmm
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